Alberta Innovates — International Technology Partnership Program
AB, Canada
Support to de-risk the commercialization of innovative technology in Alberta
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Grant and Funding
Partnering and Collaboration
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- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- Alberta Innovates
- Government of Alberta
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SMEs can get coaching as well as a matching contribution up to a maximum of $250,000 to develop or pilot new technology products with an international project partner.
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There are eligible projects for the International Technology Partnership Program:
- Developing products to advance commercialization
- Conducting pilot tests with an international partner
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$250,000
Toronto
Developing a new AI-driven software platform for healthcare data analysis with a UK partner.
$250,000
Vancouver
Conducting pilot tests of a new solar-powered water purification system with a German company.
$200,000
Montreal
Developing new biodegradable packaging materials with a Japanese eco-company.
$250,000
Calgary
Piloting a new electric vehicle charging solution with a South Korean tech firm.
$225,000
Saskatoon
Developing a new drone-based agricultural monitoring system with an Australian tech partner.
$250,000
Ottawa
Developing a blockchain-based supply chain solution with a Swedish company.
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The International Technology Partnership program supports Alberta businesses with up to $250,000 to develop products or to conduct pilot tests with an international partner. Eligibility criteria include:
- Fewer than 500 full-time employees and less than $50,000,000 in annual gross revenue.
- Project that brings technology closer to commercialization.
- Participation of at least one International Project Partner.
- Completion of the project within 18 months and expectation to make the first sale within two years.
- Applicant's contribution matched by the program, and international project partner's contribution also matched, up to a total maximum investment of $750,000.
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There are eligible types of companies for the International Technology Partnership Program grant:
- Small to Medium Enterprises based in Alberta
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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:
- Companies with more than 500 full-time employees or with over $50,000,000 in annual gross revenue
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Yes, eligible expenses for this grant include project costs such as salaries, subcontracts, equipment, materials, and other direct costs related to the development or testing of the product with an international partner.
- Salaries
- Subcontracts
- Equipment
- Materials
- Other direct project costs
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The International Technology Partnership Program has evaluation criteria based on technology, business opportunity, applicant risks, and potential returns to Alberta. Common factors considered include the management team, market conditions, competitive advantage, product/market fit, go-to-market plan, financials, technical feasibility, and export potential.
- Technology
- Business opportunity
- Applicant risks
- Potential return to Alberta
- Management team
- Market conditions
- Competitive advantage
- Product/market fit
- Go-to-market plan
- Financials
- Technical feasibility
- Export potential
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- Contact one of our business experts to review your details and receive next steps
- For current clients, access and submit your application forms through SmartSimple portal or connect with your Technology Development Advisor
- Identify a project and an international technology partner
- Complete the project within 18 months and expect to make the first sale within two years after completion
- All applications are reviewed and evaluated to determine fit with the program objectives and intended outcomes
- Consult the Program Guide for more information
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intake@albertainnovates.ca
403-210-5229
Apply to this program
International Technology Partnership Program
The International Technology Partnership Program offers up to $250,000 in funding to Alberta businesses aiming to develop products or carry out pilot tests in collaboration with an international partner.
International Technology Partnership Program Overview
The International Technology Partnership Program, designed to support Alberta technology businesses, assists in further advancing product development or conducting pilot tests to validate the technical and business prospects of the product for enhanced commercialization. Successful applicants will engage with an international partner to demonstrate the product's value and drive commercialization activities. This program operates on a matching fund basis, where the applicant's financial contributions are matched by the program, and the international partner is also expected to match the applicant's investment, resulting in a combined total funding potential of up to $250,000 per party.
Eligibility criteria include having fewer than 500 full-time employees and annual revenue below $50 million, possessing a project geared towards commercialization advancement through development, testing, or initial pilot operations, securing at least one international Project Partner prior to applying, completing the project within 18 months, and anticipating the first sale within two years post-project completion. Funding matching requirements apply, with the international partner expected to match the applicant's contributions up to a total of $750,000.
Applicants must collaborate with an international technology partner and demonstrate a project that aligns with the program's objectives. The evaluation process assesses several factors such as technology novelty, business opportunities, risks, return on investment potentials, market conditions, product fit, and export potential. Successful applicants receive funds to bolster product development and move towards commercialization, marking a pivotal step in driving innovation and business growth in Alberta's technology sector.